Lesbian hair makes a comeback (hey, stop snickering)

Ahhh, lesbian hair. That much-maligned
subject of punch lines everywhere. Historically, gay women’s
hairstyles haven’t always had the best reputation. And I’m not even
going to mention the dreaded M-word. While I have no problem with business
in the front, party in the back when it comes to your personal life,
I refuse to accept it on your head. But I believe we’ve turned a corner
here in the hair club for women. Why else would so many stars be rocking
the lesbian hair of late?

I’m not just talking seventh-grade-gym-teacher hair either. I speak of all the chic, often cropped
cuts the ladies of TV and film have been sporting everywhere. It’s
gotten to the point that even seemingly straight stars have started
suffering from lesbian twin syndrome. I’m dying for Women’s Murder
Club and Bionic Woman

to do a crossover episode so these two can scream: “Lesbian Twins
activate! Form of — haircut!”

So with that, let’s examine,
and of course rate, the trend of lesbian locks.

Mena Suvari: The
American Beauty and Six Feet Under
star’s short blonde crop almost begs you to rub it. Or, er, maybe
that’s just me.

Lesbian Quotient: 9
(like a fuzzy Sinead O’Connor)

Mariska Hargitay: The
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
star keeps it sensible and sleek.

Lesbian Quotient: 6
(bonus points for carrying her own groceries)

Laura Harris:
The first time I saw her hair, I did a double take — it was that gay.

Lesbian Quotient:
10 (it’s a chic version of The Rosie)

Molly Price:
Even Sarah Corvus took one look at that hair and asked if she was a
lesbian.

Lesbian Quotient:
10 (that’s some bionically lesbian hair, people)

Alana De La Garza:

The Law & Order A.D.A. lays down the law with her take-me-seriously
hair.